Discusses how the nuclear risk reduction centers agreed to last fall could become decisive, stabilizing links between the US and the Soviet Union. The centers will be established in Moscow and Washington, DC and will provide high-speed communications dedicated to preventing war between the...

States that the new irradiation facility Vindicator of Florida has reopened heated discussions about the process of food irradiation. How the process works; What it is; Reasons for irradiation; The politics of food irradiation; Safety of the food and the process; How to spot irradiated foods;...

Opinion. Comments that environmentalists should promote nuclear energy because it may be the only viable energy option. Prevention of economic stagnation, energy conflicts and environmental degradation; Capacity of nuclear power plants to provide energy; Benefits of maintaining the viability of...

Presents an overview of the nuclear energy situation in the United States as of November 1996. Nuclear power plant operations; Nuclear generating units; Nuclear portion of domestic electricity net generation.

Presents information related to the generation of nuclear energy in the United States, for February 1997. Drop in United States nuclear generating units; Number of operable nuclear units in United States for February 28th, 1997.

Presents statistical information on nuclear energy production in the United States from 1973-1997. Issuance of low-power and full-power licenses for nuclear power plants in April 1997; Indepth look at nuclear power plant operations.